08-23-2005, 11:37 AM
AntriumAug 22 2005, 10:58 PM I didn't see anything wrong with it really...but I am not an expert at writing proposals 
Quote: NOTING WITH REGRET that a high proportion of slum inhabitants is living below the poverty line[/quote]
Only thing that needs changed that I can see is that is should be changed to are
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Although English is not my first language, I'm pretty sure that a "high proportion" is, not are.
lawtonia With the exception of clause 4 I would tend to think that these responsibilities would be dealt with on a national level rather then needing an international resolution - whether a nation has slums or not, or the economic conditions necessary to relieve slum conditions is entirely dependant on each nations individual economic and social welfare policies.[/quote]
In one way you're right. But on the other hand, sometimes nations are unable to handle the problem without outside help. That's why I've phrased clause 1 as it is. And, of course, this resolution is a sneaky way to get clause 4 into the UN legislation :pisang:
Quote: NOTING WITH REGRET that a high proportion of slum inhabitants is living below the poverty line[/quote]
Only thing that needs changed that I can see is that is should be changed to are
[/quote]Although English is not my first language, I'm pretty sure that a "high proportion" is, not are.
lawtonia With the exception of clause 4 I would tend to think that these responsibilities would be dealt with on a national level rather then needing an international resolution - whether a nation has slums or not, or the economic conditions necessary to relieve slum conditions is entirely dependant on each nations individual economic and social welfare policies.[/quote]
In one way you're right. But on the other hand, sometimes nations are unable to handle the problem without outside help. That's why I've phrased clause 1 as it is. And, of course, this resolution is a sneaky way to get clause 4 into the UN legislation :pisang: